Last week new PLAPpers participated in our annual cross-examination training. This is an important training as it prepares new 1Ls to take on their own disciplinary hearings and teaches them basic advocacy skills. Lawyers from across Boston volunteered their time on Wednesday evening to help students with the difficult task of cross-examining a witness. Experienced PLAPpers played the role of an uncooperative reporting officer, and new PLAPpers had just moments to review the facts of the case and prepare questions for the officer. All of the students did a great job with their first ever cross-examination, and we know they’ll be ready for the real thing as they begin taking cases.

 

Executive director William Ahee is seen here with John Fitzpatrick, one of PLAP's Supervising Attorneys, explaining what cross-examination is and how PLAPpers can best prepare for hearings.

Executive director William Ahee is seen here with John Fitzpatrick, one of PLAP’s Supervising Attorneys, explaining what cross-examination is and how PLAPpers can best prepare for hearings.